With Valentine’s Day just round the corner its time to celebrate love and it isn’t just for people in relationships, the day can be shared with friends or family to show them how much they are appreciated. Traditionally gifts such as spa days, jewellery and romantic meals were exchanged. Times have changed and research has recently proven that less people are interested in celebrating a day that most see as an over-priced commercial gimmick. So why not try something new and change the traditions this year, treat your loved one to an experience that is different, exciting and fun.
1 Dark Sky Observatory
Why not spend your evening under the stars, looking at the romantically named nebulae and constellations in our night sky. The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is located at Craigengillan Lodge, Dalmellington in East Ayrshire and will be hosting the Valentine’s Ast-Romance themed evening, a bargain at £15 per person. To book your place click on the observatory image to go straight to the booking page.
2 The Cook School Scotland
How about an ultimate cookery experience at their award winning premises at Moorfield Park in Kilmarnock, with a range of packages to choose from and a chance to pick up some culinary tips. Nothing is more romantic than preparing a meal together rather than booking a local restaurant like you do every other year. Although if the other half would rather have a night off from cooking the evening demo and dine would be appreciated, sit back relax and let the chefs do the hard work, watch them prepare a range of dishes for you to try before settling down to a two course meal with 3 glasses of wine or bottled beer. Prices vary depending on the package chosen and places are booked online.
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3 Newmilns Snow Complex
Can’t afford a valentines break in the French Alps? Get yourselves along to the next best thing, the dry ski slope in Newmilns. Learn to ski or snowboard in a day. Couples can have fun and be silly while enjoying time together learning something new. Lessons start at £12, bookings can be done via the website.
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4 Michael Buble Tribute Night
Looking for a great party atmosphere, great entertainment and great food? Look no further than the Seamill Hydro’s Michael Buble tribute night. Champagne and canapes on arrival, a 3 course choice menu, tribute act entertainment and DJ entertainment to follow, allowing couples to continue dancing the night away. An unforgettable evening for £34.95 per person.
5 Dumfries House
Why not spend a day together in one of Ayrshires hidden jewels?. Dumfries house and the 2000 acres of land surrounding it are of amazing beauty and with great attention to detail. A romantic walk around the estate in Cumnock, taking in the stunning Queen Elizabeth walled gardens, the maze, the Chinese bridge and take in the outstanding restoration that has taken place over the past few years. The house is a must see and is the only thing in the estate that incurs a charge for the tour. The house has the largest collection of Chippendale furniture, one of the dressers within the house has recently been estimated at 20 million pounds. Valentines meals are also being served in the woodlands restaurant.
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